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25 October, 21:24

A river boat tour begins by going 60 miles upstream against a 5 mph current. Then the boat turns around and returns with the current. What still-water speed should the captain use to complete the tour in 5 hours?

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  1. 25 October, 21:51
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    Speed = distance/time, speed = 60/5, speed=12. because the river is travelling with a current of 5mph which takes 5mph off the speed, so the still water speed = 12+5 = 17mph

    Speed=17 mph
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